Barcelona, Spain (CNN) Spain's state prosecutor is seeking charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds against Catalan leaders involved in the region's disputed independence bid that has thrown the country into political turmoil. The leaders could face lengthy jail terms if charged and convicted. Rebellion, sedition and misuse of funds carry maximum terms of 30, 15 and six years, respectively. Spanish media reported that Puigdemont and several members of his sacked government had left the country and were now in the Belgian capital, Brussels. Belgium's migration minister Theo Francken told reporters this week that his country would be legally required to consider Puigdemont's request for political asylum if he made one.

Source: CNN October 30, 2017 11:03 UTC